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The Zeppelin metal whistle is lightweight, windproof and virtually smokeless. Crafted from premium anodized aluminum, this stunning 3.75-inch beauty is the super-discreet way to take fast hits of your favorite dried herb.

The Zeppelin is a 2-part smoking device for on the go, consisting of bowl and mouthpiece. The tube unscrews in the middle for easy packing and cleaning.

There is no need to pre-fill this pipe with herbs. When you want to smoke one, just pack it up once, put it on and slide it back into your bag.

With its deep sunken tank, you can use the Zeppelin without any problems, even on windy days. The durable Zeppelin is the perfect whistle for at home or on the go, doing what you love whether it’s fishing, boating, hiking, camping or biking.

Very little smoke and odor escapes from the Zeppelin, making it the perfect whistle for the public. Until you pack your head and take a hit, no one will know you’ve smoked.

Discover different shapes of pipes

Pipes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. From classic English shapes to free-form Danish shapes. It can be a minefield in the beginning, so many shape names that are often subjective and cause excitement among manufacturers and smokers alike.

In this article we will focus on more traditional English forms as these are the most commonly smoked around the world.

Many pipe makers and smokers disagree on the names of some pipes, these usually refer to the Bulldog and Rhodesian shapes. For the purpose of this article I will use the same names used by Dunhill and many UK manufacturers.

shape guides

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Common pipe shapes

billiards

This is the most common form of straight pipe. A billiard table has a straight shaft and head set at a 90 degree angle. The shank is usually the same length as the bowl height. Almost every pipe maker has his own billiard table and many other shapes are derived from it.

Apple

Another common shape for straight pipes. With a more rounded “apple”-like head but similar in shape to billiards, the stem is again the same as the head height and the mouthpiece is often tapered.

Curved (Billiards)

Bent pipes are classified according to the severity of the bend; 1/4 bend, 1/2 bend etc. The bend in the stem/mouthpiece makes it more convenient to hang the pipe and smoke hands free. A slight downside to this design is that moisture (saliva) can run down the stem into the bottom of the bowl. The Peterson system and other innovations have attempted to solve this problem over the years (more variations on the curved shape at the bottom of this page).

bulldog

A bulldog shape is defined by the square shank and tapered rim towards the head. Bulldog whistles also come in curved and curved variations (not to be confused with the Rhodesian shapes).

Dublin

Very closely related to billiards, but with a tapered head (wider at the edge). The head is also tilted slightly away from the stem. The stem stays straight (curved Dublins are known as Zulu).

Pot

Another variation of classic billiards that uses a shorter, often wider, bowl. The pot shape allows for a shorter smoke, ideal when you don’t have time for a full 30/45 minute smoke.

prince

Named after the former Prince of Wales (King Edward VII), this elegant shape features a longer and slimmer mouthpiece with a short and squat bowl and a slight curve. The result is a light and well balanced whistle.

Curved Rhodesian

Compared to the Bulldog shape, a Rhodesian has a rounded shank and often a shorter, tapered rounded brim. The Bent Rhodesian features a semi-curved stem/mouthpiece that provides a balanced smoke when used hands-free.

Canadian

Like its brother, the Liverpool, a Canadian whistle has a longer oval stem with a short and tapered mouthpiece. These pipes, often 6 inches long, offer a cool smoke and are more suited to those who like to hold their pipe while smoking. You can leave these hanging out of your mouth, but the length really adds to the weight of the head.

Liverpool

This long whistle differs from the above Canadian one in having a round stem. A Liverpool is often thought of as a pool table with a much longer handle. These whistles are not as popular as billiards or even its cousin Lovat. Liverpool (and Canadian) smokers are often tall and find other pipes too small for them.

love

The Lovat is another member of the billiards family, with the overall proportions being largely the same and closely related to the Liverpool shape. The Lovat has a slightly longer shaft than the billiard and uses a small saddle mouthpiece.

chimney

Another cousin of the classic billiard shape, with a taller and often thinner bowl. With a narrow head, the smoke is cooler and very well suited for Gold Virginia Flakes. The tobacco burns slower and it’s easy to build up a good ash, keeping the tobacco smoother/cooler.

Pure Rhodesian

Like its curved counterpart, the Rhodesian differs from a bulldog. The shaft is round compared to the Bulldog’s square shaft. The top of the bowl is also different, with a more rounded and smaller conical rim.

poker

A shape that has always had a cult following, the basic and almost engineered shape appeals to many. The poker shape consists of two cylinders at 90 degrees to each other, the larger for the bowl and the thinner for the shaft. The shape is made by many American pipe makers today, some are famous for it.

cherry wood

Not to be confused with the wood, the cherrywood is based on poker. With an angled base and a curve in the stem, a cherrywood is much better balanced and suited to hands-free smoking.

Zulu

The Zulu is a little more than a curved Dublin, the head is slightly more angled while the curved mouthpiece shows it off nicely. A well balanced pipe that can be smoked hands-free or like a straight pipe.

panel billiards

Yet another variation of billiards, this time with the straight side facing the bowl. The most common panel billiards has 4 straight sides, but hexagonal and other shapes exist but rarely in regular production. Some artisans carve patterns into the panels to create some spectacular pieces.

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Hungarian & Oom Paul

Essentially, these are fully curved apple (Hungarian) or billiard (Oom Paul) whistles. An unusual whistle in regular production and a very difficult shape to make (many whistle makers will not or cannot make this). The best form for hands-free smoking, but requires a little more effort to hit a hit (the angles are very tight).

diplomat

A variation of the Prince form. It differs from the Prince in having a thicker, less delicate stem/mouthpiece and a slight taper at the head. The Diplomat benefits from the curved stem, which allows less draft when smoking freely and is also less bulky in the jacket pocket.

brandy

A wide-bass billiard table with a bowl that tapers inwards towards the edge. The shape resembles a brandy glass and ensures a comfortable grip. The Volcano shape is very similar but with a much broader base.

Cutty

Based on the classic Georgian clay pipe shape. The long and slender stem is rounded off with a small foot and a low angled bowl. This classic shape has been made in many materials for centuries.

church leader

A long-stemmed pipe with a wide range of bowl shapes. Preferred by those who enjoy a very cool smoke, the extra length allows the smoke to cool. Classified as a “reading pipe” in Germany and much of Europe because the book can be held in front of the pipe.

calabash

The shape is named after the gourd gourde (made of gourd and meerschaum). This half to full curved whistle is often equipped with a horn or precious metal insert and a lip on the edge of the bowl.

vest pocket

A clever little whistle, small and slender with a rotating stem. It can be rotated and stowed in a shirt or jacket pocket. The small chamber makes for a quick smoke and the compact design offers a bit of pocket protection while you work.

Curved Variations

Like the “Bent Billiard” above, most whistle shapes can come with either a bend in the mouthpiece or a curved stem and mouthpiece. Here are a few examples;

Bent Apple Bent Dublin Bent Pot Bent Brandy

This is not an exhaustive list, over 100 shapes and styles are manufactured worldwide. Every country has its own styles and forms. Many factories release limited edition whistles, often in unique and unusual shapes.

To see more of these whistles, please browse our selection.

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A.S.P. Diagrams of pipe parts, by Bill Burney, copyright 2003-2011 (used with permission; all rights reserved)

The following is Bill Burney’s excellent essay on Longshanks, written for A.S.P.[1] wrote. and is used here with permission:

The long shafts

by Bill Burney

In our last episode I looked at billiards including pot, stack, panel billiards and four-square. There is another group of shapes related to billiards that we will look at this time: the long shanks. The Long Shanks (my name for the group, btw) include the Canadian, the Liverpool, the Lumberman, and the Lovat.

Classic straight billiards has a shaft that is approximately the same length as the head. Give a billiard table a shorter shaft and handle and you have the aptly named “nosewarmer”. Many decades ago, a creative pipe maker with a cooperative piece of briar decided to make a longer shaft and shorten the stem to compensate. Perhaps he reasoned that wood is more absorbent than the vulcanite or horn he made the stem from and would therefore produce a cooler, drier smoke. And maybe I’m imagining it all. Maybe he just thought it would look cool. For some reason he made the shaft longer and the stem shorter. He probably mistook it for a long-shafted pool table. Eventually the idea caught on and other pipe makers followed suit, some making their pipes with tapered stems, some with saddle stems and some with oval stems.

A pipe maker can name his creations anything. Some called all long shanks Canadian (and still do), while others gave each variation a different name. Over time, the nomenclature settled on a few names that we still own. The variant with an oval shank and tapered stem is almost universally known as a canoe. The round stock version with a saddle stock is called the Lovat. The remaining two are not so sure. The general consensus seems to indicate that a version with a round shank and a tapered shank should be called a Liverpool. What remains is the version with an oval shaft and saddle handle, which is referred to as the Lumberman.

Taxonomically, the strongest name associations are with Canadian and Lovat. The weakest link is the lumberjack. Some call all oval-shank variants Canadians, but others call all long-shank pipes Canadians. It’s quite a popular name.

LongShanks

1. Canadian. A canoe has a billiard-shaped bowl with an oval shank that is 1½ times the bowl height or more. The handle is pointed and very short.

2. Lumberjack. Take a canoe and put a short saddle stock on its oval stock and you have a lumberjack. As mentioned above, some call it Canadian or even saddle Canadian.

3.Liverpool. If you have a lovat (long, round shaft) with a tapered shaft, you have a Liverpool, which you can think of as long-shafted billiards. I have found several such pipes, called Canadians, but lack the oval stem.

4. Love. A lovat is a billiard table with a longer than usual round shaft. It always has a saddle shaft. One thing I should point out, however, is that the shank of a Lovat is usually about 1 1/2 times the height of the head and rarely longer. The handle is longer than the other long shanks but shorter than a standard billiard table. You can think of a lovat as a long saddle billiard table. On the other hand, I have a Don Carlos pipe that has a round stem about twice the head height and a very short saddle stem. It has all the characteristics of a lovat, but a lovat, as currently recognized, should have a shorter shank and longer stem than this. Just another example of tube shape name ambiguity.

As I said before, pipe naming doesn’t always follow hard and fast rules. It’s confusing for everyone. I believe that pipe makers sometimes start out making a certain type of pipe, but due to surprises hiding in the thornbush or a flash of inspiration, they end up with something they didn’t expect. Then they have to name it. Or this could just be my imagination working overtime.

I’ve heard many times that a long stem equals a cooler smoke. It wasn’t always like that for me. I have several long thighs and I really like them, but I don’t find them particularly cooler or drier than a standard billiard. Incidentally, my Churchwarden does not smoke much cooler than my other pipes. I’m just saying.

If you’re having trouble getting the variations of Canadians, Lumbermans, Liverpools, and Lovats straight in your head, join the club. I can spot a Canadian or a Lovat straight away, but the Lumberjack and Liverpool confuse me. I’ll have to look at the shape chart to be sure. It only makes the name “Long Shanks” even more useful.

Next time we’ll take a look at the round-headed whistles: Apple, Ball, Egg, Author and, yes, Hawkbill.

The following are representative models of long shaft whistles. Thanks again to Chris Keene’s Pipe Pages (www.pipe pages.com). Some listings are the best guess on my part. Inaccuracies and errors are the order of the day.

Dunhill: Lovat 40, Liverpool 33, 331, 36, Canadian 335, EC, no Lumberman in available catalogues.

: Lovat 40, Liverpool 33, 331, 36, Canadian 335, EC, no Lumberman in available catalogues. Charatan: Lumberman 0402, 104. These actually appear to be Canadian (oval shank, tapered stem).

: Lumberman 0402, 104. These actually appear to be Canadians (oval shank, tapered shank). GBD: Lumberman 1451 (designated as Large Billiard), Liverpool 886, Lovat 9465 (designated as Liverpool), 9457, nothing recognizable as Canadian.

Back to tube shapes

Pipe smoking is a millennia-old tradition in many cultures. Today, whistle technology has come a long way, and there are more whistle variations than ever before. For example, many people enjoy using sneak-a-toke whistles, but you may not know the history of this type of whistles. If you’re curious about the history of sneak-a-toke whistles, read on to learn more.

What are sneak-a-toke whistles?

Sneak-a-toke pipes are very popular with smokers who want a discreet, low-key smoking option. These tubes are small, spherical units, usually only an inch or two long. The tip of a sneak-a-toke whistle unscrews to allow the user to fill the unit with dry herb or tobacco. There is a hole in the top of the cap of a sneak-a-toke pipe for smokers to light the herb or tobacco. Sneak-a-toke pipes are made from a sturdy metal material and equipped with screens to filter the smoke for a smooth, enjoyable experience.

History of the sneak-a-toke whistles

The first sneak-a-toke whistle was developed in the 1970s when someone working in a garage was trying to develop a part for a car. The part didn’t work for its intended purpose in a car… but it did work as a discreet, easy-to-use tube. At the time the design was not patented so the whistle was replicated by many different people trying to make inexpensive replicas of the original design. Unfortunately, not all of these replicas have been designed to be particularly effective or user-friendly. The use of cheap materials and simple designs created many problems for smokers trying to use these sneak-a-toke pipes.

Modern sneak-a-toke whistles

Today, whistle technology has come a long way, and advances in whistle design have made sneak-a-toke whistles more user-friendly than ever. With higher quality materials, shielded designs and ergonomic shapes, Sneak-a-toke pipes offer a unique smoking experience that still allows the smoker to smoke discreetly without producing excessive smoke or drawing attention.

Modern sneak-a-toke whistles are also more durable and reliable than previous designs, making them a great addition to a whistle collection. The best place to buy sneak-a-toke pipes is at a local smoking shop that stocks a good selection of different types of pipes. This allows you to browse different tubes and personally see how they look and feel before settling on a particular option. It also gives you the opportunity to get recommendations from smoke shop employees who know their products and can help you find an option that suits your needs.

Sneak-a-toke whistles

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So you’re thinking about buying a one-hitter, or you already have. But you have no idea how to use it or if you are using it correctly.

Don’t worry, it’s actually a lot easier than you think and only requires a few simple steps. In this guide you will learn:

Alright, let’s get started so you can smoke your one hitter!

How to use a one hitter – 4 easy steps

All you need to get started is your pipe, your shelter and a lighter. Then simply follow these steps.

1. Grind your herbs and pack your shelter

Use your grinder to evenly grind your herbs. Then carefully pack your shelter until it is almost full. Be sure to leave some space at the top so it can seal easily without overflowing. Also, make sure you don’t pack it into your shelter too tightly, as this can create a sticky mess that’s difficult to remove without ruining the herbs.

2. Pack your one hitter

Now take the end of your pipe with the head pack and slowly plunge it into your dugout. Then apply a little pressure and twist until it’s fully packed. Alternatively, you can just take your herbs and hand pack your one hitter. It really all depends on your preferences and whether or not you have a shelter. We recommend One Hitters with Dugouts because they’re super easy to use, help you store your pipe and herbs, and make your life a lot easier too.

3. Light it up and smoke it down

Once your one-hitter is packed, it’s time to smoke it down. Take your pipe, put it in your mouth and light it. This is the easiest step. In most cases, you should only get one hit, no matter how hard you try to corner your head or use it wisely. Hence the name – One Hitter. Don’t worry, you can always pack one 😉 .

4. Clear & Seal for later

When you’re done smoking your one hitter, give it a quick clean to prevent ash from getting stuck and clogging. Resin will still slowly build up over time, but this helps keep it to a minimum and also leaves a ready packed pipe for your next smoking session. You can even wrap one up for yourself as a surprise for next time if you want. That always puts a smile on your face. Make sure you place your whistle face up in your shelter and seal to keep odor to a minimum and keep moisture out.

How to grab a one hitter – some helpful tips

Packing a one hitter pipe is a fairly simple process, but here are a few simple tips to make your smoking experience that little bit better:

Don’t pack it too tightly – it will accumulate more resin over time and also reduce airflow, sometimes making it impossible to smoke.

Give it a few minutes before you smoke another – Because one hitters are so small, we tend to underestimate the experience they deliver. Give it some time to kick in before you end up smoking 3-4 and end up smoking too much.

Twist and Squeeze – Don’t grab with your hands, it makes a mess, wastes herbs and makes your hands smelly. Just twist and squeeze to pack effectively.

How To Smoke A One Hitter – A Few Tips

Smoking your one-hitter is also pretty easy, but you should follow these tips carefully to get the most out of your experience:

Don’t light it for too long – This can be problematic for several reasons. First of all, it can overheat and burn your hands or mouth. Second, it can cause high temperatures that can cause dangerous fumes from some types of metal pipes.

If possible, try to get a glass one-hitter – while glass one-hitters are more fragile, they offer a much smoother smoking experience. Also, they are less dangerous to smoke and tend to last longer if you store them nicely. They are also easier to clean.

LIGHT ONLY VERY QUICKLY – One Hitters contain a very small amount of herbs so you don’t need to light them for a long time, just a second or two. Otherwise you risk burning yourself and inhaling large quantities of dangerous butane gas.

How to Use a One Hitter Dugout – Get the most out of your

One hitter dugouts are super handy, but you should know a few tips to get the most out of yours:

Don’t pack your shelter too tightly – This can make it very difficult to get your herbs out and turn them into a giant dust cake over time. It’s still smokeable, but it takes a little effort to get out.

Don’t overfill your shelter – filling your shelter to the brim can be a great way to hide and carry your herbs, but it can also be an easy way to clog it up over time and pack it too tightly .

Fluff things up every once in a while – Take some time every now and then to fluff up your herbs with a poker or knife so they don’t get too solid. Plus, it can help you get great kief.

More One Hitter FAQ

Before we wrap up, we wanted to answer a few common one-hitter questions that we’re often asked by community members.

Are shelters odor proof?

Yes and no. At the end of the day, most of them are made out of wood. Although they are usually sealed airtight, occasionally a certain odor will still get through if you have serious moisture inside. However, if you buy a solid dugout in one fell swoop and keep it nice, then this is not a problem. We recommend this whistle as our #1 best one-hitter.

How do you clean a clogged one-hitter?

It’s actually easier than you might think. Just take a plastic bag, fill it with isopropyl alcohol and mix in some salt. Then place your one hitter in the bag, seal and let sit for at least 30-60 minutes. Then take it out, rinse with water and use a pipe cleaner to get the remaining resin out. You can also clean your shelter in the same way. For a more comprehensive guide, check out this post we made on how to clean one-hitters.

Are metal one-hitter whistles safe?

It all depends. In general, pipes made of so-called type 2 titanium are considered safe to smoke. However, there are still concerns that carcinogens and other fumes are released from metals at certain temperatures. While there is no evidence that smoking metal one-hitters is dangerous, we recommend investing in a glass one-hitter to be on the safe side and get a smoother, better-tasting smoke.

What is the best one hitter?

“Pinch Hitter” – One Hitter & Dugout Combo We tend to lean on Sesh Supply’s “Pinch Hitter” One Hitter Dugout Combo. We prefer this bad boy for several reasons: Airtight seal

deep shelter

Various design options

Various size options

Easy to clean

Perfect Size However, if you want to compare more options, we’ve written a complete guide to the best one hitter whistles right here. SHOP NOW – FROM $11.99

Next steps: Find the right one hitter for you

Are you looking for the best one hitter for you? Check out our collection of one hitters and chillums here in our online head shop.

Or, for even more options, be sure to check out some of these great guides we’ve created to help you explore your options:

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Thank you for reading with us! Hopefully this guide has helped you understand how to smoke a one hitter cigarette and taught you a few new tips in the process.

We hope to see you again soon. Until next time, stay up 😉 !

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Clay pipes from Gouda, Holland have been found all over the world. These are called our Caribbean pirate whistles because the Dutch explored the West Indies when pirate ships roamed the seas. These are also called Dutch Gouda pipes on our site – same pipe, different lettering.

Our replica pirate whistles are made in the USA and now come standard with a black tip. You can also buy this whistle without the lacquered tip. The tip of the whistle is painted black, which helps prevent the dreaded “stick-to-your-lips” experience that can sometimes occur with a plain clay whistle.

Please note: when available you can choose the standard black lacquered tip or the all white no lacquer tip. If a specific version is not available it will not appear in the drop down menu below.

NOTE: The black tip whistles have a varnish applied to them, so you don’t want to check “apply varnish to my pipe” on the checkout page. This would add an additional $2.00 to your order if you have already paid for the paint.

Pirates are history’s eternal party boys; Known for being drawn to a carefree existence of drinking, partying and being a woman, they’ve definitely made the most of life. At some point tobacco seemed to have become an essential pirate resource and its use by pirate crews is well documented. An archaeological dig revealed that pirate settlements have a significantly higher percentage of tobacco pipe finds than any other non-pirate settlement of the period. Here’s what we know about how tobacco played a part in the daily lives of pirates;

Tobacco smoking among pirates

Smoking tobacco through a clay pipe was the most popular form of tobacco use among pirates, perhaps due to its simplicity, but pirates had other revenue streams that were used in specific situations. For example, if a whistle was not available, they would roll the shredded leaf into scraps of paper to form a tube through which the smoke could be drawn. These makeshift cigarillos (thin, long cigars) were the forerunners of the modern cigarettes we know today.

A bad habit

In certain areas of a pirate ship, it was strictly forbidden to carry an open flame, whether from an open pipe, lantern, or candle. Below decks this was generally the case at all, but in areas like the gunpowder store it was doubly important. In such areas it was customary to chew or snort tobacco leaves. Snuff is a mixture of finely ground tobacco and dried fruits or herbs that is inhaled through the nose.

penalty for smoking

The penalties for smoking below decks were often quite severe, and for very good reasons! Pirate ships were made entirely of wood and rope and carried flammable goods. A shipboard fire was a huge and terrible hazard, usually resulting in death, but an uncontrolled fire on a ship of rum-gulping pirates? Catastrophe!

Smoking out of boredom (and hunger)

The relatively large size of pirate crews compared to the more traditional sailing gear meant each individual had a relatively light workload and more free time. This meant that, contrary to popular belief, they could spend a lot of time just sitting around the ship as it moved from point A to point B on the map. Though this was no doubt preferable to the strict naval regime, it meant that boredom could quickly put an end to it; Pirates would have spent much time with their trusty tobacco to while the hours away.

health hazard

Today, most avoid smoking tobacco in any form because of the well-documented health hazards associated with it. Modern science has allowed us to make informed everyday choices that will improve our health in the long term, but pirates had no such information. But even if they did, it would have been likely that they would die long before the adverse effects of their lifestyle were felt.

Clay pipes still hold their own over other modern drainage materials as an excellent choice for sewerage and drainage installations. The main advantages of using clay are its inherent strength, durability and impermeability. It is also considered more environmentally friendly.

The inherent strength of vitrified clay pipe means that it is less prone to accidental damage when routed or disturbed during any work after its installation.

The impermeability of vitrified clay pipes also means that the risk of sewage leakage is greatly reduced. Its resistance to chemical attack also makes it a safe conduit for almost all chemicals.

Clay pipes are also considered eco-friendly as they are made from recycled clay, water and other organic materials. From an installation perspective, they are also considered much greener. The ability to use shorter lengths of pipe can result in trenches being open for shorter periods of time. Trenchless installation techniques also minimize disruption and allow normal use of land and facilities both above the pipeline and in the vicinity of the project.

A guide to different pipe shapes and materials

There is a wide range of pipe shapes on the market worldwide and there can sometimes be a small discrepancy between pipe manufacturers and smokers in terms of shape names. In this guide, I will focus on the most popular English forms smoked around the world. We stock a huge range of whistles here at C.Gars so please take the time to browse our range and read on for more information…

TO FORM

billiards

This is the most common form of straight tubing on the market. Billiards has straight handles and straight bowls set at a 90 degree angle. Most whistles manufacturers have their own billiard shaped whistles and many shapes are derived from them. The stem of these whistles is usually the same length as the head height.

Apple

This is another common whistle shape that is similar to billiards, but the bowl has a more rounded “apple” shape. The stem is the same length as the head height and the mouthpiece is usually tapered.

church leader

A popular classic pipe shape. Churchwardens are known for their long stem and they are made with a variety of bowl sizes to suit any smoker. The long stem of this pipe allows for a cool smoke.

calabash

These classic whistles have a full to half curved stem and then have a lip on the rim of the bowl.

Curved (Billiards)

A bent pipe is classified according to the severity of the bend, e.g. B. ¼ or ½ bend. The benefit to the smoker of the curve in the mouthpiece is that it is more comfortable to hang from the smoker’s mouth, allowing them to ‘hands free’.

bulldog

A Bulldog whistle comes in straight, curved, and curved styles. They are characterized by their square shank and the pointed edge of their heads.

Dublin

These Dublin whistles are very similar to billiard whistles but have a tapered bowl that is wider at the rim. These have a straight stem and the head sits at a slight angle from the stem.

Zulu

These are a curved variation on the Dublin shape above. The bowl is slightly more angled than the Dublin and with the curved mouthpiece it’s well balanced enough for hands-free smoking.

prince

This pipe is named after King Edward VII, the former Prince of Wales. It features a longer and slimmer mouthpiece than most mouthpieces with a short head and a slight curve. All of this contributes to the elegant and balanced appearance of this style of pipe.

diplomat

This is a variation of the Prince shape above, but with a thicker stem and tapered bowl rim.

Curved Rhodesian

This style is very similar to the Bulldog but has a rounded shank and usually a shorter tapered rounded brim as well. This pipe has a semi-curved stem, making it ideal for hands-free smoking!

Pure Rhodesian

Similar to the curved Rhodesian pipe above, it has the same characteristics but with a straight mouthpiece and is therefore not as suitable for hands-free smoking.

Canadian

These whistles typically have a long, oval stem and a shorter, tapered mouthpiece. They are typically around 15cm long, so are not suitable for ‘hands-free’ smoking and offer a cool smoke.

Liverpool

This style is very similar to the Canadian whistle, only having a rounded stem. Again, it offers a cool smoke and is popular with the taller smokers who sometimes feel that the shorter stems make them look even taller than they are!

love

This tube shape is another similar to billiards. These Lovat whistles have a longer shaft than the billiard whistles and are fitted with a small saddle mouthpiece.

chimney

This is another variation on the classic billiard whistle. It features a taller and thinner head, meaning the tobacco burns slower and produces a cool smoke.

brandy

Another variation of billiards, it has a tapered rim towards the head creating the shape of a brandy glass, hence the name of this pipe.

poker

A very popular style of pipe with a simple but attractive shape. The bowl and shaft are connected at a 90 degree angle.

Hungary and Uncle Paul

These are fully curved versions of the Apple and Billiard whistles. These are not very common as they are difficult to make and harder to draw when smoking due to their pliable shape.

vest pocket

This style is unique in that the stem twists round and fits together neatly, making it the perfect size to slip into your bag. It has a small chamber space and is therefore only really ideal for quick smokes.

MATERIALS FOR PIPE MAKING

Bruyere This is the most popular material for pipe making. It is obtained from the root tuber of the Mediterranean heath. It is fire resistant, ideal for carving and produces a pleasant natural aroma when smoked.

Other Woods It is rare for pipe makers to make pipes from other woods, but it is well known. These woods that are occasionally used are; Beech wood, cherry wood, ebony, mahogany, maple, oak, olive and rosewood.

Clay smoking pipes were popular in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, but are not so popular today due to their fragility and the fact that they are difficult to smoke as they get very hot.

Corncobs As the name suggests, these are made from hollowed-out corncobs. These inexpensive pipes from the USA are easy to smoke and don’t need to be broken in. They can be painted, stained or left natural for a rustic look.

Pumpkin Used primarily to craft gourd whistles. This is an expensive material as the fruit is shaped by hand throughout its growth phase. These are grown in South Africa, then hollowed out and dried. A detachable meerschaum or porcelain bowl is then made to sit on the gourd to make the finished pipe.

Meerschaum This is a smooth white clay material that produces a cool smoke. Most meerschaum pipes are made with attractive designs and engravings.

Synthetic Whistle In the 20th century, pipe makers began to break away from traditional materials and began making pipes out of plastic, bakelite and resin. These are inexpensive to manufacture and so popular for a budget tube option.

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A cavalier-shaped whistle:

This pipe was designed by La Pipe Rit and manufactured in limited quantities in Saint-Claude. This pipe has nothing in common. It was made in 4 parts:

A black acrylic cap (under the bowl)

A bowl of thorn bush (with sandblasted finish)

An acrylic piece between the handle and shaft

A curved stem made of acrylic

This pipe is very pleasant to smoke thanks to its length. The chamber is far from the face so the smoke is not bothersome to the smoker.

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A limited series made in France (in the Jura department)

A cavalier-shaped whistle

A whistle with an original design

A regular sandblasting for an incredible feel

The ability to smoke with a 9mm filter

A thermal lance is a tube or tube filled with wire rods. The lance is connected to a source of oxygen and ignited. When the thermal lance is consumed, heat is generated that allows the wands to melt a variety of materials.

A straight pipe from Saint-Claude

Made in Saint-Claude, this Bulldog No. 4 pipe was made in the traditional way. In fact, this city is known worldwide for its briar pipes!

This model combines a round bowl and a nice square shaft, resulting in such a “bulldog” shaped whistle. This form has the advantage that due to its straight shape, it lies comfortably in the hand and is pleasant to smoke.

A very natural pipe

No varnish or wax has been added to the wood, the finish is in fact completely natural. Therefore, this natural briar pipe is particularly soft when touched.

They also benefit from an ebonite shaft mounted with a classic metal filter. Note that ebonite is very smooth under teeth and is therefore very comfortable in the mouth. It is of course possible to smoke without a filter if you prefer this solution.

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A typical pipe from Saint-Claude

A classic to smoke your tobacco

Its “bulldog” shape is very comfortable to hold

Short tubes

Short whistles are smaller than other classic whistles and therefore particularly practical to take with you. Tucked away in a tobacco pouch, you can take them anywhere. These pipes are also called “brûle-gueule” (literally “face burner” in French) because the smoke coming out of the mouthpiece is warmer. Smokers also enjoy short pipes because of the ease with which they can be held at the corner of the mouth. The best briar wood pipes made in Saint-Claude by pipe makers and artisans are on display here. We offer a wide range of whistles with different shapes and finishes.

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Briar is the burl connection between the trunk and roots of the heather tree, which grows on rocky slopes on the slopes of Mediterranean countries. This burl is very tough, fine-grained and porous. It does not break when exposed to heat. Good thorn bush is hard to find as the larger shrubs take a long time to mature. The most suitable root may be 80 to 100 years old and the finest moor thorn bush may come from a shrub that is over 200 years old.

The easiest way to tell if you have a well aged bramble is by weight. A pipe made of well aged briar is very light. If you hold two similar pipes together by the stem, the lighter, more balanced pipe will inevitably be made of older briar. High quality pipes such as Peterson, Erik Nording, James Norman and Savinelli (to name a few) are made from briar that is at least 80-100 years old.

Many of the inexpensive whistles, like Dr. Grabow, are made from very young or faulty briar wood. These cheaper pipes often rely on filters to keep the smoke cool. In the case of Dr.Grabow, the filter does an excellent job. I always recommend this pipe to newbies or smokers on a budget.

A properly aged thorn bush does not require a filter as the thorn bush is extremely porous. Briar pipes are graded on the purity of the grain. A perfectly straight grain or birdseye grain, like the Peterson Shannon #106 (small, tight-grain swirls), will command a higher price. These whistles are purely for aesthetics and are appreciated by collectors and lovers of the finer things in life. They smoke no differently than a less than perfect grain; You can also save significant money by not caring about aesthetics or grain.

If you really want to find a good, affordable pipe, you might want to go for a sandblasted briar. The briar used for these pipes has defects, such as B. very ugly (or no grain) or small holes (or pits) in the wood. The sandblasting process involves the use of a high-pressure pen-like device that creates an abrasive surface on the nub. It also gives the pipe a unique layered look that many smokers find attractive. We stock a nice range of quality sandblasters from famous manufacturers such as Molina Milano, the Rattray Old Gowrie Prince, the Wessex Standard and the famous Savinelli Piuma to name but a few. Functionally, these pipes tend to smoke cooler than other styles because the hard wood actually distributes heat more evenly.

Boer soldiers on Spion Kop hill, 1900s

Spy Kop, estate

Spy Kop (or Kop for short) is a slang name or term for a series of single-storey terraces and stands in sports stadiums, particularly in the United Kingdom, the best-known example of which is the Kop stand at Liverpool FC’s home ground, Anfield.[1]

Its steep nature is similar to Spion Kop Hill near Ladysmith, South Africa, which was the site of the Battle of Spion Kop in January 1900 during the Second Boer War.

history [edit]

The first recorded reference to a sports terrace as “Kop” referred to Woolwich Arsenal’s Manor Ground in 1904.[2][3]

A local journalist compared the silhouette of fans standing on a newly created mound to soldiers standing on the hilltop at the Battle of Spion Kop. Two years later, in 1906, the Liverpool Echo’s sports editor, Ernest Edwards, remarked on a new open-air dam at Anfield:

“This huge wall of earth was called ‘Spion Kop’ and no doubt this apt name will always be used in reference to this place in the future.”

The use of the name for the grandstand was recognized at Anfield in 1928 when it was expanded to a capacity of 27,000 and a cantilevered roof was added, which amplified the roar of the crowd to create an intense atmosphere. Traditionally, Liverpool’s most vocal supporters gather in this stand and are known as the Kopites.[4] Such is the reputation of the grandstand that it has been said that the crowd in the Kop can suck the ball into the goal, and it has become one of the most famous football grandstands in the world.[5]

Liverpool’s Spion Kop (capacity 27,000, although in excess of 30,000 spectators were recorded) was redesigned (completed) in 1994 to meet the requirements of the Taylor Report, which made single-seat stadiums compulsory in the top two divisions of English football. In its place, a new 12,390-seat Spion Kop was built, which was the country’s largest single-story grandstand at the time. This new kop is still standing and currently houses the club museum, the Reducate center and the official club shop.[6]

After the opening of the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Anfield’s Kop was no longer the country’s tallest single-storey stand. The new stadium’s South Stand has 17,500 seats and is one of the steepest stands in the country with a 34-degree incline.[7]

Villa Park’s old Holte End was historically the largest of all the Kop Ends, closely followed by the old South Bank at Molineux, both of which once regularly held crowds in excess of 30,000.

Many other English football clubs and some rugby league clubs (such as Wigan’s former home of Central Park) used the same name for stands in later years.

Composition [ edit ]

There is much debate as to what type of tribune a kop represents. [citation needed] The size and location of the stands in the stadium varies; Most are behind the goal and are occupied by the club’s most vocal supporters. It is usually a single storey stand and has traditionally been terraced. In England, safety regulations that came into force after the Hillsborough disaster of 1989 required many to be fully seated. A Kop is not necessarily the largest stand in the stadium and does not need to have a particularly large capacity; For example, Chesterfield’s former stadium, Saltergate, had a kop with a capacity of just a few thousand.

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References[edit]

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Inglis, Simon. The Football Grounds of England and Wales (Collins Willow, 1982)

(Collins Willow, 1982) Kelly, Stephen F. The Kop, (Virgin Books, 2005)

, (Virgin Books, 2005) Pearce, James. How Kop tuned in to glory days, Liverpool Echo. Aug 23, 2006.

. August 23, 2006. Chapple, Mike. Spy Kop’s mix of myth and magic Liverpool Daily Post, 25th August 2006.

In 1989, 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death by overcrowding during a Football Association Cup semi-final match at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. It was England’s deadliest sporting disaster.

Liverpool FC have been banned from European competitions for six years following an incident in which 39 fans were killed, largely due to the collapse of a stadium wall caused by Liverpool fans against Juventus supporters in 1985.

Liverpool FC was formed after a dispute between Everton FC and Anfield stadium owner John Houlding. This resulted in Everton FC moving to Goodison Park and Houlding forming a new team which eventually became Liverpool FC. The new club played its first game in 1892 and won its first league title in the 1900/01 season.

Liverpool FC, fully Liverpool Football Club, is an English professional football club based in Liverpool, England. They are the most successful English team in the history of European football tournaments, having won six European Cup/Champions League trophies. The club have also won the English league title 19 times.

Liverpool FC, fully Liverpool Football Club, English professional football club based in Liverpool. They are the most successful English team in the history of European football tournaments, having won six European Cup/Champions League trophies. The club have also won the English league title 19 times.

Everton FC were the first football team to play at Anfield Stadium, now known as the historic home of Liverpool FC. A dispute between Everton and the site’s owner, John Houlding, resulted in Everton moving to Goodison Park and Houlding forming a new team which eventually was named Liverpool FC. The new club played its first game in 1892 and won its first league title in the 1900/01 season. In 1906, Anfield’s newly constructed terraced grandstand was christened the Spion Kop because it resembled a hill on which a famous battle in the South African War had been fought, earning Liverpool fans the well-known nickname ‘Kopites’.

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Two managers, Bill Shankly (1959–74) and Bob Paisley (1974–83) were responsible for much of Liverpool’s success. Shankly lifted three English league titles (1963–64, 1965–66 and 1972–73) with Liverpool from the English second division and the 1973 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Cup. Paisley Added to that in 1976 was a second UEFA Cup, six English league titles and three European victories (1977, 1978 and 1981). A fourth European Cup victory came in 1984 and Liverpool reached the final the following year against Juventus at the Heysel Stadium in Belgium. The game was marred by tragedy when 39 fans were killed, mostly by a stadium wall collapsing, caused by Liverpool fans blaming Juventus supporters. Liverpool have been banned from European competition for six years after the incident – and all English clubs have been banned for five years. Another tragedy struck the club in 1989 when 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death by overcrowding during a Football Association (FA) Cup semi-final match at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield – England’s deadliest sporting disaster.

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After that turbulent period, Liverpool won a third UEFA Cup competition (2001), lifted the Champions League titles in 2005 and 2019 and broke a 30-year streak without a domestic title by winning the 2019–20 Premier League championship. The club have also won a total of seven FA Cups and seven League Cups. Successful Liverpool teams were known for solid defences, which set the table for exciting strikers like Roger Hunt, Kevin Keegan, Ian Rush, Kenny Dalglish (who managed the club from 1985 to 1991) and Michael Owen, as well as attacking midfielder Steven Gerhard.

Football stadium, home of Liverpool F.C.

This article is about the football stadium. For the area of ​​Liverpool where the stadium is located, see Anfield (suburb). For other uses, see Anfield (disambiguation)

Anfield is a football stadium in Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside, England which has a seating capacity of 53,394 making it the seventh largest football stadium in England.[2] It was the home of Liverpool F.C. since its inception in 1892. It was originally home to Everton from 1884 to 1891 before they moved to Goodison Park after a dispute with the club president.

The stadium has four stands: the Spy Kop, the Main Stand, the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand and the Anfield Road End.[4] The record attendance of 61,905 was set at a game between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1952.[5] The ground was converted to an all-seater stadium in 1994 due to the Taylor Report, which reduced its capacity.

Two goals in the stadium are named after former Liverpool managers: Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley. Both managers were honored with statues outside the stadium: Shankly’s was unveiled from the Kop Stand in 1997 and Paisley’s from the Main Stand in 2020. The site is 2 miles from Liverpool Lime Street Train Station. In 2002 a proposal was made to replace the stadium with a new one in adjacent Stanley Park, but after Liverpool F.C. by Fenway Sports Group in 2010, it was clarified that this would not happen.

On December 8, 2014, construction work began on extending the grandstand.[6] This extension, one of the largest single-seat stands in European football, opened to the public on September 9, 2016, increasing the stadium’s capacity to 53,394.[2] The Anfield Road Stand is currently undergoing a refurbishment to increase the stadium’s capacity to around 61,000. It should be completed in time for the 2023/24 season.[7]

history [edit]

The stadium is named after the Anfield area. The word originated from the combination of Old and Middle English words meaning “a field on a hillside”. Anfield and its variances have been associated with the area since at least 1642. It has been suggested that the name is associated with the influx of Irish into the sprawling town in the 1850s and was associated with Annefield outside New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland. Anfield opened in 1884 and was originally owned by John Orrell, a small landowner associated with Everton F.C. was friends. Member John Houlding.[12] Everton, previously playing at Priory Road, needed a new venue due to the noise generated by crowds on match days. Orrell loaned the pitch to the club for a small rent. The first game played on site was on 28 September 1884 between Everton and Earlestown, which Everton won 5–0. During Everton’s tenure at the stadium, stands were erected for some of the 8,000+ spectators who regularly attended matches, although the ground was capable of accommodating around 20,000 spectators, and did on occasion. The course was considered an international standard at the time and hosted the 1889 British Home Championship match between England and Ireland. The first Anfield league game took place on 8 September 1888 between Everton and Accrington F.C. instead of. Everton quickly improved as a team and became Anfield’s first league champions in the 1890–91 season.

In 1892, negotiations to purchase land at Anfield from Orrell escalated into a dispute between Houlding and Everton. Committee on how the club was run. Events culminated in Everton’s move to Goodison Park.[13] Remaining an empty stadium, Houlding decided to form a new club to occupy it. The new team was called Liverpool F.C. and Athletic Grounds Ltd, and the club’s first game at Anfield was a friendly played against Rotherham Town on 1 September 1892 in front of a crowd of 200. Liverpool won 7-1.[16]

Liverpool’s first Football League game at Anfield was on 9 September 1893 against Lincoln City. Liverpool won 4-0 in front of 5,000 spectators.[17] A new grandstand with 3,000 spectator seats was built in 1895 on the site of today’s main grandstand. Designed by architect Archibald Leitch, the stand had a distinctive red and white gable and resembled Newcastle United’s main stand at St James’ Park. Another stand was built of timber and corrugated iron at the end of Anfield Road in 1903. After Liverpool won their second championship in 1906, a new grandstand was built along Walton Breck Road. Local journalist Ernest Edwards, who was sports editor for the Liverpool Daily Post and Echo newspapers, called it Spy Kop; It was named after a famous hill in South Africa where a local regiment suffered heavy casualties during the Boer War in 1900. More than 300 men had died, many from Liverpool, as the British army attempted to take the strategic hilltop. A stand was also built along Kemlyn Road around the same time.[19]

The floor remained largely the same until 1928, when the Kop was remodeled and expanded to accommodate 30,000 spectators, all standing. A roof was also erected.[20] Many stadiums in England had stands named after the spy Kop. Anfield’s was the largest kop in the country at the time – it could hold more fans than some entire football stadiums.[21] In the same year the topmast of the SS Great Eastern, one of the first iron ships, was rescued from the shipbreaking yard near Rock Ferry and drawn up the Everton Valley by horse and cart to be erected alongside the new Kop. It still stands there and serves as a flagpole.[19]

The Kop in 1974, before the Taylor Report after the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 recommended banning standing room on football pitches.

Floodlights were installed in 1957 at a cost of £12,000. On 30 October they were turned on for the first time for a game against Everton to commemorate the Liverpool County Football Association’s 75th anniversary. In 1963 the old grandstand at Kemlyn Road was replaced by a cantilever grandstand built at £350,000 and seating 6,700 spectators. Two years later changes were made to the end of Anfield Road, turning it into a larger covered standing area with refreshments under the structure. The largest renovation took place in 1973, when the old grandstand was partially demolished and extended to the rear with a new roof. At the same time, the concrete pylon floodlights were demolished and new lights were installed along the Kemlyn Road rooflines and the grandstands. The new stand was officially opened by the Duke of Kent on March 10, 1973.[22] In the 1980s the paddock area in front of the Main Stand was converted to seating and in 1982 seats at the end of Anfield Road were introduced. The Shankly Gates were built in 1982 as a tribute to former manager Bill Shankly; his widow Nessie first opened it on August 26, 1982.[19] On the other side of the Shankly Gates are the words You’ll Never Walk Alone, the title of the Gerry and the Pacemakers hit song that was adopted as the club’s anthem by Liverpool fans during Shankly’s time as manager.

In 1987 colored seats and a police room were added to the Kemlyn Road stand. After the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, when police mismanagement resulted in overcrowding and the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans, the Taylor Report recommended that all grounds in the country be converted to all-seater grounds by May 1994.[24] In 1992 a second level was added to the Kemlyn Road stand, transforming it into a double-decker layout. It included executive boxes and function suites and seated 11,000 people. Plans to expand the stand had been made earlier when the club bought houses on Kemlyn Road in the 1970s and 1980s but had to be shelved until 1990 when two sisters, [25] Joan and Nora Mason, refused to sell her house. When the club reached an agreement with the sisters in 1990, expansion plans went ahead.[26] The grandstand – renamed the Centenary Grandstand – was officially opened on 1 September 1992 by UEFA President Lennart Johansson. The Kop was rebuilt in 1994 following the recommendations of the Taylor Report and became fully seated; it is still single-stage, and the capacity has been significantly reduced to 12,390.[21]

The Shankly Gates were built in 1982 in honor of Bill Shankly

On December 4, 1997, a bronze statue of Bill Shankly was unveiled at the visitor center in front of the Kop. Standing over 8 feet tall, the statue shows Shankly wearing a fan scarf around his neck in a familiar pose as he drew applause from fans. The words “Bill Shankly – He Made The People Happy” are engraved on the statue.[27] The Hillsborough memorial was located next to the Shankly Gates before it was moved next to 96 Avenue in front of the renovated Grandstand in 2016.[28] Always decorated with flowers, the memorial commemorates the 96 people who died in 1989 as a result of the disaster. In the center of the memorial is an eternal flame, indicating that those who died will never be forgotten.[28]

In 1998 a new two storey end of Anfield Road opened. The stand has encountered a number of problems since its refurbishment; Early in the 1999–2000 season, a number of support poles and supports had to be brought in to provide additional stability to the top level of the stand. During Ronnie Moran’s testimonial match against Celtic, many fans complained about movement in the top division. Simultaneously with the insertion of the stanchions, the executive seating area in the grandstand was expanded by two rows, reducing seating capacity in the paddock.[29]

On January 30, 2020, a bronze statue of Bob Paisley was unveiled in front of the Grandstand in Paisley Square. The statue was commissioned and donated by the club’s main sponsor, Standard Chartered, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its relationship with the club.[30] The statue stands 2.4m tall and features an iconic image from the club’s history, Paisley carrying future club captain Emlyn Hughes off the field during a match against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in April 1968.

Structures and Facilities[ edit ]

Anfield redevelopment overview before 2015; The Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand (top), The Kop (right), Main Stand (bottom) and Anfield Road Stand (left)

Anfield has 53,394 seats spread over four stands: the Anfield Road End, the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, the Kop and the Main Stand. The Anfield Road end and the Sir Kenny Dalglish stand are two storeys, while the Kop is one storey and the main stand is three storeys.[32] Access to the stadium is via RFID chip cards (Radio Frequency Identification) and not via the conventional manned turnstile. This system, used in all 80 hubs around Anfield, was introduced in 2005.[33]

Plans to replace Anfield with a new 60,000-capacity stadium in adjacent Stanley Park were initiated in 2002. The plans were revised in the possession of Tom Hicks and George Gillett.[35] After acquiring Liverpool F.C. by Fenway Sports Group in 2010, the owners abandoned the proposed new stadium at Stanley Park, preferring to redevelop and expand Anfield instead, [36] repeating their decision to refurbish Fenway Park. The Kop is a large single tier stand. Originally a large row bench that could seat more than 30,000 spectators, the current incarnation was built in 1994-95 and is single-story with no executive boxes. The Kop houses the club museum, the Reducate center and the official club shop.[37] The Kop is the most famous stand on Anfield among home and away fans, with the people occupying the stand being known as Kopites. Such is the reputation of the stands that it has been said that the crowd in the Kop can suck the ball into the goal.[38] Traditionally, Liverpool’s most vocal supporters gather in this stand.[39]

The old tunnel to the pitch at Anfield Road. The ‘This is Anfield’ sign was put up by former manager Bill Shankly to instill fear in the opposition.

The oldest stand at Anfield is the Main Stand, which took 76 years to complete. The stand was completed in 2016, but the lower part dates from 1906. In the lower tier of the stand is the Directors’ Box. The Directors’ VIP box is located in the rear lower tier of the Grandstand. The old grand roof was supported by two thin central pillars, with a large hanging TV camera gantry that has moved to the front of the third tier. The players’ tunnel and the technical area, where the coaches and substitutes sit during the game, are located in the middle of the stands at pitch level. Above the stairs leading down to the pitch was a sign that read ‘THIS IS AFIELD’. His purpose was to both intimidate the opposition and bring good luck to the Liverpool players who touch him. Accordingly, Liverpool players and coaching staff traditionally reached up and placed one or both hands on it when passing underneath.

The sign was temporarily removed when the grandstand was last renovated; It was placed ahead of Liverpool’s home opener in 2016/17 at the exit of the main stand’s new tunnel to the pitch. Current Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had banned players from touching the restored shield until the team had won at least one major trophy.[43] After winning the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, players are now allowed to do so again.[44] Opposition manager Pep Guardiola praised the effect the Anfield atmosphere is having on the home team and the effect it has on the away team, stating: “The motto ‘This is Anfield’ is not a marketing spin. There’s something about it that you won’t find in any other stadium in the world.”[45] After the 2005 Champions League semi-final second leg at Anfield, which Liverpool won 1-0, defeated Chelsea manager José Mourinho recognized the Liverpool fans’ take on the game: “I felt the power of Anfield, it was great.”[46]

The Paisley Gateway was built outside the Kop in 1999 in honor of former manager Bob Paisley. It includes an account of the three European Cups he has won during his tenure.

The Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand is a two-tier stand. Originally a single-tier stand called the Kemlyn Road Stand, the second tier was added in 1992 to coincide with the club’s centenary. Located opposite the grandstand, it houses the directors’ boxes, which are located between the two tiers. The stand also houses the soil’s police station.[32] On 3 May 2017, Liverpool announced that the Centenary Stand would be renamed the Kenny Dalglish Stand in honor of the club’s greatest servant, former player and manager Kenny Dalglish.

The Anfield Road Stand, to the left of the Main Stand, accommodates away fans during matches. Anfield Road End was remodeled in 1965 and multi-colored seats were added in 1982. Originally a one-story stand, a further remodeling, completed in 1998, gave the stand a second level with additional seating.

The stadium has 59 seats for wheelchair users with season tickets; Another 33 spots are available for general sale and 8 are given to away fans. These seats are located in the Main Stand, Anfield Road Stand and The Kop. There are 38 visually impaired seats available, located in the old paddock area of ​​the Main Stand, each with space for a personal assistant. A headset with full commentary will be provided.[49]

The stadium pays homage to two of the club’s most successful managers. The Paisley Gateway pays homage to Bob Paisley, who led Liverpool to three European Cups and six league titles in the 1970s and 1980s. The gates were erected on the Kop; Their design includes depictions of the three European Cups won by Paisley during his tenure, the crest of his birthplace in Hetton-le-Hole and the crest of Liverpool FC. The Shankly Gates, in honor of Bill Shankly, Paisley’s predecessor between 1959 and 1974, are at the end of Anfield Road. Her design includes a Scottish flag, a Scottish thistle, the Liverpool badge and the words “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.[51]

A panorama of Anfield from Anfield Road Stand showing left to right the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, the Kop Stand and the former Main Stand in 2012

redevelopment [edit]

Abandoned new stadium plans [ edit ]

the head; the atmosphere created by the crowd in the booth guided the owner; The atmosphere created by the crowd in the stands caused owner John W. Henry to reconsider building a new stadium.

Plans to replace Anfield were initially raised by Liverpool F.C. in May 2002.[52] Proposed capacity was 55,000 but was later changed to 61,000, with 1,000 seats earmarked for separation between home and away fans. Several attempts were made between 2003 and 2007 by Liverpool City Council to instigate a basic share of the proposed stadium with local rivals Everton, but this move was rejected as neither club favored it. On July 30, 2004, Liverpool received planning permission to build a new stadium 300 yards (270 m) from Anfield in Stanley Park.[54] On 8 September 2006 Liverpool City Council agreed to give Liverpool F.C. a 999-year lease of the land on the proposed site.[55]

After acquiring Liverpool F.C. On February 6, 2007, the proposed stadium was redesigned by George Gillett and Tom Hicks. In November 2007, the redesigned layout was approved by the council, and construction was due to begin in early 2008. The new stadium, tentatively named Stanley Park Stadium, was to be built by HKS, Inc. It was scheduled to open in August 2011 with a capacity of 60,000.[57] If the new stadium had been built, Anfield would have been demolished. The land would have become home to the core of the Anfield Plaza development, which would have included a hotel, restaurants and offices. However, construction of Stanley Park was delayed after the 2008 economic crisis and subsequent recession, which hit American owners at the time directly. The situation worsened because the club was bought with borrowed money, not the owners’ capital, and interest rates were higher than expected.[59] Hicks and Gillett promised to start work on the stadium within 60 days of taking over the club but have struggled to fund the estimated £500million needed for the development of Stanley Park. The deadline passed and the plan was eventually canceled by Fenway Sports Group as they preferred to redevelop Anfield.

Anfield redevelopment[ edit ]

The acquisition of Liverpool F.C. questioned by Fenway Sports Group in October 2010 over Liverpool leaving Anfield. In February 2011, new club owner John W. Henry stated he would prefer to remain at Anfield and expand capacity. After attending a string of games at Anfield, Henry stated that “the Kop is unrivalled”, adding “it would be difficult to replicate that feeling elsewhere”. On 15 October 2012 Liverpool City Council announced plans to regenerate the Anfield area after receiving a £25m grant, with a housing association also looking to invest.

The conversion of the main grandstand in March 2016

On 23 August 2013, Anfield was listed as an Asset of Community Value by Liverpool City Council. On September 11, the current owner, John W. Henry, announced that they have the funds to afford the expansion, but they are waiting for the City Council to finalize the purchase of homes in the area before they commit to plans to expand the Main Stand and the Anfield Road end of the site.[64] In April 2014 Liverpool F.C. signed a legal agreement with Liverpool City Council and Your Housing Group to redevelop the surrounding Anfield area. This was seen as a significant step in the renovation of the stadium. The redevelopment was valued at around £260 million.[65]

Phase one (2015–16): Main grandstand remodeling [ edit ]

On April 23, 2014 Liverpool F.C. unveiled plans for an expansion of the Main Stand, which included the addition of a new third tier, new matchday facilities and upgraded corporate facilities. The new grandstand would add 8,500 seats and increase the stadium’s capacity to 54,742. Work began on December 8, 2014 with the aim of having the new stand ready to play and operational for the start of the 2016/17 season. The work was carried out by Carillion. The structure of the new grandstand was uniquely designed around the existing main grandstand to allow the existing grandstand to continue operating at full capacity during the 2015/16 season.[68] The demolition of the existing grandstand took place in the summer of 2016 to allow for the construction of the lower tiers of the new grandstand in the off-season. Made of 1.8 million bricks and blocks and over 5000 tonnes of steel, the stand opened as scheduled on 9 September 2016 for the first home game of the 2016/17 season, a 4-1 win over Leicester City. Further internal construction work including new changing rooms and media facilities continued until April 2017.[69][70]

New Club Superstore and Matchday Experience improvements (2016–17) [ edit ]

In May 2016 Liverpool City Council granted planning permission for the construction of a new 1,800m² club superstore on Walton Breck Road at the corner of Kop and the new Main Stand. Construction began in December 2016 and the store opened early in the 2017–18 season.[71] The space between the new store and the stadium has been expanded into a “fan zone” with new catering facilities and pre-match entertainment.[72]

Phase two (2021–23): Redevelopment of Anfield Road End

[73] The exterior of Anfield Road End (unseen on the left) when completed will look similar to the Grandstand (seen here from Stanley Park).

The second phase of Anfield’s redevelopment is the redevelopment of the Anfield Road site. The club received initial master plan approval for the redevelopment in 2014, with seating increased by 4,825, giving Anfield a total capacity of 58,000. However, in August 2019, Liverpool lapsed the planning permission associated with the original 2014 designs and confirmed their intention to come up with “ambitious new plans” for the redevelopment of Anfield Road End, which are believed to further increase capacity to the overall capacity to be used by Anfield on comfortably over 60,000.[75] The focus of the refurbishment is on the upper tier of the stands, while the lower tier of the stands will remain unchanged. Construction will be completed behind the existing grandstand and, according to current plans, will connect to the lower tier in the off-season in 2022. It is therefore expected that Anfield’s capacity will not be affected throughout the duration of the works.[76 ]

The club spent the second half of 2019 finalizing plans and consulting with residents, planning officials and other stakeholders to submit the new plans for approval in early 2020.[77][78] However, in March 2020, amid financial uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Liverpool delayed submitting a planning application for the project. In December 2020, Liverpool announced they would move forward with the project by submitting the final planning application for the redevelopment, with the delay pushing the original completion date for the second phase redevelopment from summer 2022 to summer 2023 at the earliest. [81] The plans were approved by Liverpool City Council in June 2021. The expansion is expected to cost £60m and allow the Anfield Road stand to accommodate an additional 7,000 people, giving the stadium a total capacity of 61,000.

Work officially began on September 30, 2021, with managing director Jürgen Klopp breaking the ground.[83] The stand is expected to be ready for the 2023/24 season and will also see the family park move to a covered position.[7]

Other uses[ edit ]

Anfield has hosted numerous international matches and was one of the venues for UEFA Euro 1996; the ground hosted three group games and one quarterfinal. The first international match at Anfield was between England and Ireland in 1889. England won the game 6-1. Anfield was also the venue for several international football matches for England in the early 1900s and for the Wales national team in the later part of this century. Anfield has also hosted five FA Cup semi-finals, the last of which was in 1929. The last international match played at Anfield was England’s 2-1 win over Uruguay on 1 March 2006.[87] England have played two testimonial games against Liverpool at Anfield. The first was in 1983 when England took on Liverpool over Phil Thompson’s testimonial. Then, in 1988, England revisited him for Alan Hansen’s testimony.[88] Liverpool’s archrivals Manchester United played their first home game of the 1971/72 season at Anfield as they were banned from playing their first two home games in the league at Old Trafford following an incident of hooliganism. United beat Arsenal 3-1.[89]

In November 2019, Anfield hosted a women’s Super League game for the first time, with a derby between Liverpool FC Women and local rivals Everton FC Women on Matchday 6 of the 2019–20 season.

The stadium has hosted five rugby league matches: the 1989 Charity Shield between Widnes and Wigan; the 1991 World Club Challenge between Wigan, winners of the RFL Championship, and Penrith Panthers, winners of the Australian NSWRL Premiership, with an attendance of 20,152;[92] a 1997 St Helens Super League home game against the Castleford Tigers with a crowd of 12,329 ;[92] and the 2016 Rugby League Four Nations final in front of 40,042 spectators.[92]

Anfield was chosen to host Magic Weekend 2019 after hosting two Test matches there in 2016 and 2018. Having previously selected matches that were local derbies or competitive fixtures, the 2019 fixtures were determined based on league position from the previous season. Super League Chief Executive Robert Elstone said: “On behalf of the Super League clubs, we are delighted to bring the Dacia Magic Weekend to one of the most iconic stadiums in the world.[93]

Anfield has been the setting for many other events. In the mid-1920s, Anfield was the finish line for the city marathon. Liverpool held an annual race, starting from St George’s Plateau in the city center and finishing with a lap of Anfield. Boxing matches were regularly held at Anfield during the interwar years, including a number of British boxing championships. On June 12, 1934, Nel Tarleton beat Freddie Miller for the world featherweight title. Professional tennis was played on boards on the court at Anfield. US Open champion Bill Tilden and Wimbledon champion Fred Perry entertained the crowd in a spectacle. In 1958, an exhibition basketball game featuring the Harlem Globetrotters was held on the floor.

Non-sporting events[ edit ]

Aside from sporting purposes, Anfield has been a venue for musicians of various genres as well as evangelical preachers. For a week in July 1984, American evangelist Billy Graham preached on Anfield, drawing crowds of over 30,000 each night.[85] Anfield was featured at the European Capital of Culture 2008 celebrations in Liverpool: 36,000 people attended a concert on 1 June 2008 featuring The Zutons, Kaiser Chiefs and Paul McCartney. Live concerts featuring Take That, Bon Jovi and Pink returned to Anfield in the summer of 2019. Take That lead singer Gary Barlow, a Liverpool fan, brought out a guest singer, Gerry Marsden, and they sang the club’s anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.[96] Artists set to play the stadium in summer 2022 include Elton John, The Rolling Stones and The Eagles.[97][98][99]

Notes [ edit ]

The average attendance at Anfield Road from 1946-2007

Die höchste in Anfield verzeichnete Besucherzahl beträgt 61.905 für Liverpools Spiel gegen Wolverhampton Wanderers in der fünften Runde des FA Cup am 2. Februar 1952. Die niedrigste in Anfield verzeichnete Teilnahme war 1.000 für ein Spiel gegen Loughborough am 7. Dezember 1895. [101] Die höchste durchschnittliche Besucherzahl von 53.112 wurde für die Saison 2016/17 festgelegt.

Liverpool hat in den Jahren 1893–94, 1970–71, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1987–88, 2008–09, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 kein Ligaspiel in Anfield verloren und Spielzeiten 2021–22. Liverpools längste ungeschlagene Serie zu Hause erstreckte sich von Januar 1978 bis Januar 1981, ein Zeitraum, der 85 Spiele umfasste, in denen Liverpool 212 Tore erzielte und 35 kassierte. Der längste ungeschlagene Heimlauf des Vereins in der Liga beträgt 68 Spiele, die von April 2017 bis Januar 2021 stattfanden. Liverpools schlimmste Pechsträhne an der Anfield Road sind sechs Spiele in den Jahren 2020–2021, wobei die Spiele während der COVID-19-Pandemie hinter verschlossenen Türen ausgetragen werden.[103] Die meisten aufeinanderfolgenden Ligasiege an der Anfield Road sind 24, dies ist der längste Lauf in der englischen Erstligageschichte. Es wurde in den Spielzeiten 2018–19 und 2019–20 durchgeführt.

transportation [edit]

Das Stadion ist etwa 3 km von der Lime Street Station entfernt,[105] die an einem Zweig der West Coast Main Line von London Euston liegt. Die Kirkdale Station, etwa 1,6 km vom Stadion entfernt, ist die nächstgelegene Station zur Anfield Road. Fans, die mit dem Zug zu Spielen reisen, können direkt nach Anfield oder Goodison Park buchen und an der Sandhills Station auf der Merseyrail Northern Line in den Peoplesbus Soccerbus-Dienst umsteigen. Das Stadion hat keine Parkmöglichkeiten für Fans, und die Straßen rund um das Gelände erlauben das Parken nur für Anwohner mit Genehmigung, obwohl es eine kleine Anzahl von Pässen gibt, die Personen über 65 Jahren zugeteilt werden können. Es werden Vorschläge zur Wiederaufnahme des Personenverkehrs auf dem Bootle-Zweig in Betracht gezogen, wodurch die Entfernung vom nächsten Bahnhof auf etwa 1 km verkürzt würde.

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Anfield is home to Liverpool Football Club and one of the most famous stadiums in the world. The ground itself consists of four stands; The Kop, Centenary Stand, Anfield Road End and Main Stand.

the head

The Spy Kop was a mighty terrace behind one of the gates at Anfield. It was built in 1906 as a reward for fans after Liverpool won their second championship. It was a huge structure that could hold up to 25,000 supporters. It had 100 steps and towered over Walton Breck Road behind the ground. The name comes from a small hill in South Africa known as Spion Kop, where a battle in January 1900 during the Boer War left hundreds dead. Many of the soldiers killed were from Lancashire regiments with a strong contingent from Liverpool. The Liverpool Echo were the first to suggest calling it the Kop.

In 1928 the Kop was lengthened and a roof added, increasing capacity to well over 27,000 and the new steel roof increasing the noise factor. The noise and swaying of thousands on match day made for a magnificent sight and was famous around the world. Spontaneous singing became a trademark of the Kop and the rise of The Beatles in the ’70s added to the atmosphere as the Kopites sang their favorite songs and chanted the players’ names.

On April 30, 1994, following the Hillsborough tragedy of 1989, the Taylor Report ordered that every terrace in England be demolished. Liverpool Football Club played in front of the Kop for the last time in May 1994. Unfortunately, the Reds lost 1-0 that day, with Norwich’s Jeremy Goss spoiling the party. The occasion was still unforgettable and players from the past such as Dalglish, Keegan and Aldridge joined Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley’s wife on the pitch.

The Kop was once the largest single storey structure in Britain with a capacity of nearly 13,000.

Capacity 12,850

Disabled positions 52

Sir Kenny Dalglish Booth

The Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand is, as the name suggests, in honor of the legendary former player and manager. The stand was remodeled to commemorate Liverpool Football Club’s 100th anniversary in 1992 and was known as the Centenary Stand until 2017.

It was formerly known as Kemlyn Road Stand. It has two tiers and can accommodate nearly 12,000 backers. It houses executive boxes and the banquet lounge as well as PA box, TV set and police operation room.

Capacity 11,762

Upper School 4,600

Lower tier 6.814

Executive boxes 348

End of Anfield Road

Located opposite the Kop, this stand was remodeled in the 1990s. It has two levels with the top level being just small. Over the years it has hosted the local away fans and currently still does.

LFC has planning permission to redevelop Anfield Road End, adding an additional 4,500 seats.

Capacity 9,074

Upper School 2,654

Lower Tier 6,391

Disabled positions 36

grandstand

The Main Stand was newly built and opened in September 2016 and before its refurbishment was the oldest surviving structure on Anfield Road.

The Reds added 8,500 seats to a new three-tier grandstand for approximately £110m, taking Anfield’s capacity to 54,074.

Capacity 20,676

Bottom Row: 9,300 – Middle Row: 3,100 – Top Row: 7,900 (*approximately)

Director Box –

press box –

Disabled positions 105